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DRYPOINT Synonyms

There are 5 synonyms of the word drypoint. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word drypoint. (close relations)
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drydrieddryingdrynessdried-out

Best Alternative Words for DRYPOINT

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engraving
nounn
noun

• a print made from an engraving

• a block or plate or other hard surface that has been engraved

• making engraved or etched plates and printing designs from them

etching
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• an impression made from an etched plate

• an etched plate made with the use of acid

• making engraved or etched plates and printing designs from them

intaglio
nounn
noun

• a printing process that uses an etched or engraved plate; the plate is smeared with ink and wiped clean, then the ink left in the recesses makes the print

• glyptic art consisting of a sunken or depressed engraving or carving on a stone or gem (as opposed to cameo)

mezzotint
nounn
noun

• print produced by an engraving that has been scraped to represent light or shade

dry point
nounn
noun

• a print produced by dry point engraving

• a steel needle for engraving without acid on a bare copper plate

Best Hypernyms For DRYPOINT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for drypoint, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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intaglio print printmaking

Alternatives for ENGRAVING

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